Renault Lodgy User Reviews

I was looking for a family car and my first choice was the innova owing to its track record and durability. When I test drove the innova, I was not very happy, not because of the way it was but because of a heavy steering. I felt like I was driving a heavy vehicle. Also it has been a long time that innova hasn’t been upgraded design wise. 5 gears were not satisfactory. I then came to know about lodgy online and I decided to take a test drive. I am 50 plus so driving and handling are much more important to me comparatively. My top priority goes to parking comfort, handling and suspension. When I test drove the lodgy I was very happy with how light its steering was, the pick was good and driver seat is really comfortable although there are not many adjustments. Space wise this car offers a lot more than one could expect. Just dissemble the rear seats and you could move whatever you want in it. Its interior are white and grey, not very attractive but not very boring either, they justify the costing and are decent. I loved the parking assistance and the nav system big a big touch screen, it is a blessing in new cities. Lodgy has a fresh look and looks better in color than in white. My dealership was also good and offered me a good buying experience. 

Space, fuel efficiency, features, pickup, driving and handlingnone

I had taken delivery of my Renault Lodgy RXZ 110 PS a month back in Bangalore. In no time I had noticed an intermittent bluetooth

connectivity issue (connectivity getting dropped frequently) especially with my iphone 6 & other mobile phones. I had immediately

brought this issue to the notice of the dealer(Trident Whitefiled Renault) and further investigations by the dealer proved that issue

was not specific to my vehicle, as same issue was found in all Renault Lodgy available with the dealer.

It's 3 weeks since I had reported the issue but Renault customer care is not ready to provide any update other than the standard

response " Concerned team is looking into the issue". I see it as a serious failure of Renault's quality management processes as they

should not have delivered a vehicle with quality issues. I am really disappointed with Renault's attitude even after reporting an

issue with a brand new car.

Appreciate if you can share an Renault's escalation contact with me to take this issue up with Renault's senior management.

Proven EngineFaulty bluetooth Infotainment System

Exterior Goof looking from front. Side profile is very basic. will be loves by few and hated by few depends how one look at it.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Very good interoir, nicely placed everything , very good music system, AC vents for all rows, very good space for eight people. I made to seat all family members including driver and had 10 km test drive highway city mix and it was very comfortable space wise, last row is good for two adults or two adults and one kid for short trip. Driver seat very comfortable, middle row is very spacious. Over all for 7-8 or sometimes small kids 9 people comfortable.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox I tested 110 model and it is car like drive most of the time. Very balanced at high speed, lane chaning is smooth. Little bit turbo lag but one has to get used to with it and play with gear shifting for best performance. Very responsive engine. Very calm and hardly any engine noice in side cabin. Fuel economy, expecting as good as duster. So no issue. grear box is smooth. Revised setting of cluth is good to drive compare to old model of duster. Practically there is no complain for engine fuel economy and gearbox is consern.

Ride Quality & Handling Ride is very balanced and very comfortable. I felt btter then enova, handling is butter.

Final Words The one who feels enova is big and bulky ...ertiga and mobilio small for 7 seaters they can go for mid sized mpv. perfectly ok for big family. Mobilio noicy engine and underpower and side profile is just BEKAR Ertiga is ok for small city drive for big family. Lodgy is good for pocket and perfect size and handliling 

Areas of improvement They have to do seriously something with side profile of MPV The first phone call I received from friend who was with me during test drive for 13.5 lacs on road price in ahmedabad this mpv looks very basic from side and back just boxy Pls do something or else no complaints.

GOOD ENGINE , TRANSMISSION , SPACE , AC , INTERIOR, CAR LIKE DRIVEBASIC SHAPE,, SIDE PROFILE IS VERY BASIC.

Exterior Great front and back view. Side on view looks not up to mark due to length.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Duster like Interior. Good compared to other MPV available in market. More features compared to other MPV available in market. Space has no issues except middle row is fixed and not movable. AC works nice on all the rows.There is lot of space inside. 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox 110ps great engine to carry required load with economy. Fuel economy of 16-18 Km looks good. Easily achive 130+ speed with lesser noise in cabin. Gearbox has no issues.

Ride Quality & Handling Nice to drive with great power feels like car. Suspension and comfort was very good.

Final Words Compared to available MVP only Innova has Slight advantage of last row seating and ground clearance but overall lodgy looks great. Performace, features, space, economy and price overall a great package to own.

Areas of improvement Improved ground clearance and last row position like innova.

PowerLast Row sitting position

I bought lodgy because I need to make trips frequently with my workers and it was tedious to always take two cars. I think Lodgy is a perfect ride for 8 people and thanks to so much space that it offers, there is no problem with taking luggage too. I think the interiors could have been much better but they seem just fine if we consider the utility that it is offering. The car looks just fine on the outside as well and the best part about this vehicle is that it is very fuel efficient. The pickup is good and handling is satisfactory in the traffic and the highway. The driver seat could have had more adjustments, specially height adjustment. The AC works properly and it is a value for money mpv. The pickup is far better than innova, especially the steering is lighter and more responsive. It is a good car.

space, fuel efficiency, looksinterior, driver seat

Exterior

 Overall an excellent looking vehicle, but the rear part looks slightly bland....The looks may not be head turner but the side three fourth has excellent appeal.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

Value for money....initially i thought that the control of media not being on steering wheel may not be a good idea..but have realised the practicability of the same.  Climate control is missing.  ACs very effective.  My daughter able to play her video games ...advantage of charging socket in all three rows.  Since th erear seat can be totally taken off...its a treat for outdoor trips....YES you actually carry your world with you..

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

Except the initial turbo lag which has been overcome by knowing the correct gears excellent perfomance...great fuel economy

 

Ride Quality & Handling

Drives like a car, handling very comfortable...., parking assistance makes it very comfortable to park in congested areas.  

 

Final Words

Value for money.....hopefully renault has scored with this one.....although due to the likely launch of facelift of innova sale has been low......but i am sure will pick up.....it is an ideal vehicle for upgraders from sedan....

 

Areas of improvement  

 

 

Space, Driving Comfort, Third row seating, AC,very very effective brakes, Overall handling,rear look, Slight turbo lag in city driving

Exterior

 A bit boxy but acceptable for a MUV this large. Since it is a 7 seater it will look elongated and boxy towards the tail but it does not look bad and double chrome fittings in the front look good. It has a good presence on the road if we consider the design.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 The upholstery is upclass but the interior could have been better. Renault has made efforts for the interior to look better compared to their other cars. There is lots of space and the rear seats can be adjusted to accomodate luggage.There are snack trays on the seats starting from second row. Driver seat is comfortably but could have used more arrangement options. Mirror adjustment and power window keys are near to the driver. Cabin silence is the best feature, thanks to good insulation.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

Engine performs better on the highways. It revs up when you push the accelerator and doesnt complain much. With 6 gears it is a comfortable ride. Fuel efficiency is good.

Ride Quality & Handling

 Ride quality and handling is at par and sometimes even better than Duster. The ride is smooth and the cabin does not vibrate even after 120 kmpl. 

Final Words

 Best buy for people with large families or those who are transferred frequently or travel a lot in groups.

Areas of improvement  

 Interior and tail look could be improved.

 

Styling, Space, UtilityInterior, Last row leg space

Exterior Exteriors aren't that much fancy but as an MUV it's absolutely appealing. You have an option to choose amongst various colours that catches your attention.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) One thing why I am so much obsessed with my Lodgy is its interiors. They are the soul. Leather seats, spacious legroom, bootspace and headroom, spacious enough and much needed for those long journeys. 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox With 1.5 L dCi engine equipped with 6 speed gear box, the drives gets really smooth and swift. It has a mileage of 19 kmpl which I feel is little low but I am ok with it as I carried the burden of maruti 800’s (owned by my father) low mileage for almost a decade.

Ride Quality & Handling As I have driven lodgy for more than 100 kms, as such I haven't felt much of any issues in handling. Infact after driving maruti 800 for almost a decade, driving lodgy is giving me a whole new experience of smoothness in driving.

Final Words It’s a car that every big family needs and don’t let you compromise in terms of comforts.

Areas of improvement Low mileage.

Comfortable, spacious and great in exteriors as well as interiors.Mileage could have been better!